Ignition Interlock Device Installation Locations in Nebraska

      If you need to get an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle, you’re in the right place. ALCOLOCK has dozens of ignition interlock device locations in Nebraska for your convenience. The law requires that you have your IID installed by a Nebraska state-approved vendor who can follow the court order, monitor your progress, submit reports, provide training and routine service, as well as remove the ignition interlock device when your program is complete.

      This is not a do-it-yourself project where you can buy a device on Amazon and install it yourself. Your trained technician can perform the ignition interlock device installation and training quickly, so you can begin your restricted driving program.

      Nebraska Laws Regarding Ignition Interlock Device Installation

      Nebraska DUI laws allow offenders to waive their right to an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing and apply for an Ignition Interlock permit (IIP) instead. Once you get your IIP, you can schedule your installation at a state approved vendor, and then use and maintain the device as laid out in your court order, until you have completed your restricted driving program.

      What to Expect at Your Ignition Interlock Device Installation Appointment

      When you call to schedule your ignition interlock device installation, we have to verify you are eligible for the restricted driving program. Once that is done, we can schedule your ALCOLOCK installation appointment within two days. Your appointment will consist of:

      • The actual ignition interlock device installation on your vehicle(s)
      • Calibrating the device and training you in how to use it
      • Scheduling your first follow-up maintenance appointment

      The installation and training should be completed in about an hour.

      How Ignition Interlock Devices Work

      If you’re not familiar with how ignition interlock devices work, here’s a quick overview. You can find more detailed information in one of our FAQs on ignition interlock devices. In a nutshell, ignition interlock devices are car breathalyzers, mandated by the state of Nebraska. The IID is connected to your vehicle’s starter. When you blow into the handheld device, the system will detect if there is alcohol on your breath. If there is, you fail the breath alcohol content (BAC) test, and you won’t be able to start your car. The system prevents the starter from working.If you haven’t been drinking and you pass the breath test, you will be able to start your vehicle like you normally would.

      You should know that ignition interlock devices are highly sensitive to alcohol. They can detect the tiniest amount of alcohol on your breath, and if you have a breath content higher than the state allows (generally around .02), you will fail the test, and the device will record that you failed the test. Because of this, we suggest that you rinse your mouth with water before you take the breath test. You should also avoid things such as mouthwash, cough medicine, or energy drinks. All of these items can contain enough alcohol to cause you to fail the test.

      Rolling Retests

      After you’ve been driving for a while, the ignition interlock device will start sending you reminders to take occasional “rolling retests” to make sure you didn’t start drinking after you started the car. We advise against submitting a breath sample while the car is in motion. The device sends you an audible and visual signal several minutes before you have to do the rolling retest. You will have time to pull over or find a place to park your vehicle before you submit a breath sample.

      Even if you fail a rolling retest, the device will record will not shut down the engine. This is for safety reasons, in case you did actually take the rolling retest while the car was in motion. But if you fail the test or skip a rolling retest, the device will record that.

      Monthly Service Visits

      Nebraska law also mandates that you to bring your vehicle in to your ALCOLOCK service center for monthly service visits. These service appointments usually only last about 20 minutes. At each visit, the technician will upload all records from the IID to your monitoring agency. This is generally the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The device records include:

      • The number of breath tests you took with the date and time you took them
      • How many times you passed or failed the test
      • If you skipped a rolling retest
      • If you attempted to disconnect or tamper with the IID system
      • If you tried to get someone else submit a breath sample
      • And more

      Your court paperwork will specify your program requirements, and the Nebraska DMV paperwork will give detailed information as well. Fair warning — if the Nebraska DMV finds that you have violated the program by trying to tamper with or disconnect your ignition interlock device, or tried to bypass the breath test by having someone else blow into the device, the department will immediately drop you from the IIP program and reinstate your suspension.

      Your service center will remove your ignition interlock device if you’re suspended from the program, or when you have successfully completed your IIP program.

      Schedule Your Ignition Interlock Device Installation Now

      ALCOLOCK has more than 10 ignition interlock device installation locations in Nebraska, from North Platte to Lincoln, and many locations in between. Our goal is to see you succeed in your restricted driving program. Get started by scheduling your ignition interlock installation with one of our approved vendors in Nebraska today. The list below can help you choose the Nebraska ALCOLOCK location that’s closest to you.

       

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